bound by region

[bound baɪ ˈriːdʒən]
adjective phrase
limitado por região
1. restricted or confined to a specific geographical area or territory
The regulations are bound by region and may vary from state to state.
Os regulamentos são limitados por região e podem variar de estado para estado.
2. subject to regional limitations or boundaries
Internet services are often bound by region due to licensing agreements.
Os serviços de internet são frequentemente limitados por região devido a acordos de licença.
3. legally or contractually restricted to operate within a specific region
The company's franchise is bound by region, preventing them from expanding beyond their territory.
A franquia da empresa é limitada por região, impedindo-a de se expandir além de seu território.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazil in legal, commercial, and technological contexts, particularly when discussing franchise agreements, streaming service availability, or regulatory compliance. In the USA, it's frequently associated with digital content licensing and geographic blocking practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
geographically restrictedregionally limitedterritory-specificarea-boundregion-specific
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrestricteduniversalunboundedglobalnationwide

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limitado por região
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
restrito por região
alternative formal usage
São Paulo
limitado regionalmente
common in business contexts
Portugal
limitado pela região
slightly different preposition usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

geographical boundariesterritorial limitsregional restrictionsgeofencingjurisdiction

Related Idioms & Phrases

locked into a region
confined to regional boundaries
staying within regional limits
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